[DSTR]

Originally Posted by M2siast

Guys, wait, have we devolved the conversation to saying the squeal is related to the colour of the caliper?

Devolve and forum. The perfect, ongoing combination of perfect information/opinion

[RockCrusher]

Originally Posted by stashstein

Where do you all live where you can do 80-20 stops without getting plowed into?

I've found moderately hard braking events from highway speed to 50mph sufficient to bed in brakes.

Of course you still have to consider following vehicles.

[Squidget]

Originally Posted by M2siast

Guys, wait, have we devolved the conversation to saying the squeal is related to the colour of the caliper?

More specifically, the different colored calipers are sourced by different manufacturers (they are not directly made by brembo) and seem to have different pads. So the caliper color is simply a way to identify an inferior set of pads.

Anecdotally. Circumstantially. It's a weak signal, but we haven't found any counter evidence yet either. I have no opinion on the validity of the theory either way, right now.

[KC87ZB]

I must add that my blue caliper equiped M2 also has brake squeal. No worse that the Alfa when I owned it and consider that a bit the cost of owning this type of car.

These definitely squeal more under light braking than hard braking.

[M2siast]

Originally Posted by Squidget

More specifically, the different colored calipers are sourced by different manufacturers (they are not directly made by brembo) and seem to have different pads. So the caliper color is simply a way to identify an inferior set of pads.

Anecdotally. Circumstantially. It's a weak signal, but we haven't found any counter evidence yet either. I have no opinion on the validity of the theory either way, right now.

Oh I missed that info. Where did we find that the blue and red calipers have different pads and are provided by different OEMs?

[Squidget]

Originally Posted by M2siast

Oh I missed that info. Where did we find that the blue and red calipers have different pads and are provided by different OEMs?

Sooomewhere in all these threads here. Sorry, I don't remember. Take my memory with a grain of salt.

[johnyymaia]

Hello guys!
Mine came with a slight vibration when breaking and it became worse from time.
Made a claim with the dealer and they kindly changed the discs and pads under warranty! Now the car feels great and no more vibrations !

One thing they told me was that the new brake pads were different from the old ones!

[CadolinaRipr]

Originally Posted by johnyymaia

Hello guys!
Mine came with a slight vibration when breaking and it became worse from time.
Made a claim with the dealer and they kindly changed the discs and pads under warranty! Now the car feels great and no more vibrations !

One thing they told me was that the new brake pads were different from the old ones!

Can you please ask them “different how” exactly ?

[aerobod]

Originally Posted by johnyymaia

One thing they told me was that the new brake pads were different from the old ones!

They are probably just saying that through lack of knowledge. Cars are being delivered with both types of brake pad. They are both valid and seem to be dependent on whether supplied by Pagid (weights and groove in pad) or Akebono (no weights or groove), there may also be other suppliers, too. This is also not just G87 specific, any car that uses the same calipers also seems to have both types of brake pad.

[DCC]

The iSweep pads with low dust (1500) also do not have the weights but it dies have the separation groove.
Anyone with that upgrade want to chime in on brake noise?

[FrankWhite!]

Took Delivery last month. 650 miles and I have the red calipers with the Akebono (no weights or groove) pads and they are starting to screech. No vibraation. If it gets worse I’ll call BMW but it’s not to that point yet.

If anyone does get their pads swapped on a warranty Cliam please share your experience and any dealer feedback and ease of conversation with them on getting the approval.

Cheers!

[new2M2]

Quick update for me: I drove some twisties fairly aggressively this weekend and the brakes are definitely bedded now and have stopped squeaking at low speed braking. Turns out the natural procession of speed on the straights and having to hard brake in the turns did the trick!

[johnyymaia]

Originally Posted by CadolinaRipr

Can you please ask them “different how” exactly ?

It has a groove in the middle of the pad !
Fyi mine has red calipers

[johnyymaia]

Originally Posted by aerobod

They are probably just saying that through lack of knowledge. Cars are being delivered with both types of brake pad. They are both valid and seem to be dependent on whether supplied by Pagid (weights and groove in pad) or Akebono (no weights or groove), there may also be other suppliers, too. This is also not just G87 specific, any car that uses the same calipers also seems to have both types of brake pad.

The “new” brake pad has a groove in the middle yeah!

[johnyymaia]

Originally Posted by FrankWhite!

Took Delivery last month. 650 miles and I have the red calipers with the Akebono (no weights or groove) pads and they are starting to screech. No vibraation. If it gets worse I’ll call BMW but it’s not to that point yet.

If anyone does get their pads swapped on a warranty Cliam please share your experience and any dealer feedback and ease of conversation with them on getting the approval.

Cheers!

I did !
Pads and disks changed under warranty ✌🏼
They were very friendly and straightforward on resolving the problem!

[DCC]

ECS tuning shows Akebono Ceramic pads for the G87M2…

https://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-G87-M2.../Braking/Pads/

[DCC]

Originally Posted by johnyymaia

I did !
Pads and disks changed under warranty ✌🏼
They were very friendly and straightforward on resolving the problem!

Why did the discs need to be replaced?

[johnyymaia]

Originally Posted by DCC

Why did the discs need to be replaced?

They were “bent” causing vibrations

[BES418]

I am at 1K miles. Light braking I have rather annoying squeeking since mile 1. Not sure if this plans to go away. Hard braking no issue. I havn't done the "seed" test with excessive brake force while at some speed.
So rather curious why such squeakiness during any light braking.

[M2siast]

I just finished ceramic coating my rotors and pads, and the squeak is gone.

[DarkNight707]

I been an expectator of this conversation and just beacme part of the squeal group. 1269 miles in and blue calipers. Finding a twisty rosd this weekend to see if it goes away.

[DanteM2c]

Hello, i had the same problem last week and they installed the PAGID M3 / M4 pads and problem solved.
They will have to change their supplier.